A substantial block of farmland with afforestation and environmental potential

Description

Dalwyne lies in an area where agriculture and forestry are the dominant land uses. Its proximity to the A75 and A77 road networks provide easy access to both local and national livestock and forestry markets.

The land extends to approximately 325.25 acres (131.63 hectares) offering a range of opportunities from livestock farming, woodland creation or management for environmental purposes. The land is split by the unclassified public road.

The altitude ranges from approximately 160 metres to 320 metres above sea level and the land is Class 5 according to the James Hutton Institute Land Classification for Agriculture Maps. The land is currently all down to grass or rough grazing and is accessed directly from the public road running through although additional rights of access will be provided per the proposed sale plan.

The land at Dalwyne is available as a whole.

Basic Payment Scheme and Less Favoured Area Support Scheme - The Basic Payment Entitlements will be apportioned between the land being sold and the land being retained by the Seller.

For the avoidance of doubt, the payment in relation to the current farming year will be retained by the seller. Copies of the SAF form for 2022 are available from the selling agents.

The land at Dalwyne lies entirely within the Less Favoured Area and any payments made by SGRPID in the current farming year will be retained by the seller. The purchaser will be responsible for any claims made by SGRPID under the scheme against the seller in respect of any payments made prior to completion which are the result of the purchaser’s actions

Forestry Potential - South Ayrshire is one of the most important regions for forestry in the UK, with commercial timber production already a significant land use in the local area. The land at Dalwyne comprises a mixture of soils, including mineral gleys peaty gleys and podzol soils according to the National Soil Map of Scotland, and accordingly, parts of the farm are well suited to both conifer and/or native woodland creation. It is predominantly classed as F5 on the Land Capability for Forestry Scale.

Access - The land is entirely accessible from the public road which is presently a severely restricted route for timber transport, however there is a history of timber haulage using this road.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills T:[use Contact Agent Button].

Offers - Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 28 Castle Street, Dumfries, DG1 1DG. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection.

Sporting, Mineral and Timbers Rights - The sporting rights are in hand. In so far as they are owned, the mineral rights are included in the sale. All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale.

Purchase Price - Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding such interest.

Disputes - Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as experts, shall be final.

Plans, Areas and Schedules - These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Overseas Purchasers - Any offer by a purchaser who is resident out with the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank which is acceptable to the sellers.

Lotting - It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.

Generally - Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

Location

Dalwyne is situated in South Ayrshire in Southern Scotland, an area renowned for livestock and dairy farming as well as its attractive countryside with rolling hills and dramatic coastline.

The block of land forms part of Dalwyne Farm, a livestock unit well known in the Scottish Blackface sheep circuit. It is approximately 12.5 miles east of Girvan (the A77), 20 miles south of Ayr and 22 miles north of Newton Stewart (the A75).




Acreage: 325.25 Acres

Directions

From Newton Stewart, head north on the A714 towards Barrhill and Girvan. After approximately 9 miles you will reach the hamlet of Bargrennan. Turn right signed posted for Glentrool Village and then once you’re through the village of Glentrool the road is predominantly single track with passing places. After approximately 9 miles, the road forks. Keep left signed posted for Crosshill. Dalwayne is approximately 4 miles north of this fork. The farm post code is KA26 9UA.

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Additional Info

Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves And Statutory Public And Other Access Rights - 1. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact, unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.